seann

Scottish Gaelic

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃãũn̪ˠ/

Adjective

seann

1. Combining form of sean.

Usage notes

• This form is used before the noun, which it lenites if it begins with b, c, f, g, m or p.

Derived terms

• seann-fhasanta - old-fashioned
• seann-nòs - old custom, usage
• seann-nòsach - traditional; old-fashioned
• seann-phàrant - grandparent
• an Seann Tiomnadh - the Old Testament